[neeclindy]

As long as the ball in motion on a stroke made from the putting green doesn't strike the flagstick, no foul. We do this all the time in the interest of pace of play, even in tournaments. It beats the heck out of everyone just standing around waiting while one player chases after an errant ball.

I suspect that we all play with companions (never any of us of course ) who may on occasion skull a ball over the green.... It actually takes pressure off his next shot if you all aren't standing staring at him and waiting.